During Sleepy Sun shows fans are known to shout the band’s war cry: “Let’s get weird!” Considering that Keep Portland Weird is one of our fair city’s mantras, you don’t have to do much soul-searching to realize that these guys might be onto something. And after a few listens to their newest album, Embrace, this idea is becoming irresistibly appealing.
This San Francisco sextet flexes a high-energy vibe and a dynamic sound with musical muscles that bend and contour to the music. While they have often been compared to the likes of Black Sabbath and The Black Keys, amongst other things black, the alluring occult sound that Sleepy Sun emanates is distinctly their own. Whether it’s the churning percussion, the whirling guitars, or the haze-riddled, duet vocals, this band brings a dynamic sound that will lull you into la-la-land, then snap you back into a head-banging monster romp.
Face painting is highly encouraged.
If you are sick of the Superbowl madness surrounding town this Sunday, this will be the perfect place to let go and get a taste of the counter-culture. Let’s rock, let’s daze, and yes, let’s get a little weird.
Here’s a taste of what they look like live:
Sunday, February 7, 2010 at East End. Show starts at 10 PM with Olympia/Portland openers Rainbow Bridge.
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